FEBRUARY 6, 2012 — Landesa was profiled in the Chronicle of Philanthropy featuring our work on land rights in developing countries as well as our efforts to better integrate the issue into the programs of larger charities engaged in development work. The article is written by Nicole Wallace and features quotes from her interview with Landesa president, Tim Hanstad. Link to article: A Seattle Charity Helps Poor Families Lay Claim to Land They Farm
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